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Kabwe, the African city where children carry the burden of lead poisoning

Located about 150 kilometres north of Zambia's capital Lusaka, Kabwe is considered one of the most polluted places in the world, following decades of lead and zinc mining. A simple blood test of two children confirms reports of severe lead contamination. FRANCE 24's Caroline Dumay, Stefan Carstens and Eunice Masson…

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Scientists found ancient logs locked together, and it changed the story of early humans

In Zambia, ancient interlocked logs, dating back 476,000 years, have been unearthed, predating Homo sapiens. This remarkable discovery at Kalambo Falls, preserved by waterlogged soil, reveals sophisticated woodworking and construction skills in early hominins. The find challenges previous assumptions about prehistoric capabilities, suggesting advanced planning and material knowledge existed far…

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Lake Kariba’s rising waters bring hope to communities in Zambia and Zimbabwe

Built in the 1950s to generate electricity, Lake Kariba in Zambia and Zimbabwe has since supported activities such as tourism, fishing and conservation. All of these are affected by changes in water levels.

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Rift forming beneath Zambia could tear Africa apart

Researchers say Kafue Rift could become new tectonic plate boundary and lead to break-up of sub-Saharan Africa

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US accused of attempting to link $2bn health deal to Zambian minerals

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Zambia blasts the US over a $2 billion health deal in exchange for critical minerals

Zambia accuses the U.S. of linking a $2 billion health assistance deal to access to its rich mineral resources

The Independent UK

Zambia cancels world’s largest human rights and tech summit days before start

Government blocks RightsCon 2026 conference saying it did not ‘align with national values’

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A 476,000-year-old wooden structure found in Kalambo Falls is changing human history

A wooden structure, dated 476,000 years old, was found at Kalambo Falls in Zambia. This discovery has significantly altered our view of early hominin intelligence. Researchers from Aberystwyth University and the University of Liverpool uncovered these logs that fit together, marking the oldest known example of wood used in building.…

The Times of India

Zambia Must Decide Today: Open Minerals To American Firms Or Lose HIV Support For 1.3 Million

Zambia faces a diplomatic crisis as it must decide between granting the US access to mineral reserves or losing vital HIV treatment funding, impacting millions of lives.

International Business Times UK

Zambia’s government seizes former president’s body in bitter family burial row

Zambia's attorney general confirmed that the government now holds former President Edgar Lungu’s remains

The Independent UK

U.S. Demand for Mining Concessions in Return for Health Funding Prompts Backlash

African countries beef up lobbying to influence Trump’s transactional approach. Some see U.S. tactics as “colonialist.”

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How to Watch Argentina vs. Zambia on TV, Live Stream: International Friendly

Argentina may be bidding farewell to Lionel Messi in Tuesday’s friendly.

Sports Illustrated

Argentina vs. Zambia—International Friendly: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

Lionel Messi may be playing his final game on Argentinian soil.

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How to Bond with Lovebirds: A Beginners Guide to Trust and Companionship

What are love birds ?

A clear sign of trust—your lovebird calmly perching on your hand without fear or hesitation.

Lovebirds are small parrots that measure five or six inches long and weigh about two ounces. They have rounded heads and their beaks are relatively large. There are nine different…

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The Independent UK

Trump admin threatens to withhold HIV medication to Zambia unless demands are met, report says

Zambia has received more than $6 billion in HIV/AIDS over the last two decades, according to the US Embassy in Zambia

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US accused of ‘shameless exploitation’ over proposed Zambian health aid deal

Leaked draft of $1bn memorandum of understanding reveals mandatory targets, sharing of data, and reported access to mining concessions

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A macabre dispute has kept the body of Zambia's former president unburied for months

A bitter feud in Zambia has left former President Edgar Lungu’s body unburied in a South African funeral home for more than eight months

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Woman denied legal abortion sent to maximum-security prison after illegally terminating pregnancy

A young woman in Zambia was sent to a maximum-security prison after she was denied a legal abortion

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Court ruling on Mali sanctions reignites regional integration debate {Business Africa}

A landmark ruling by the WAEMU Court against the blockade of Mali is reshaping West Africa’s economic landscape, highlighting the costs of sanctions and Does love have a price tag? As Valentine’s Day spending hits record highs, Zambians weigh romance against the rising cost of affection.

The Conversation

Zambia’s farmers are working in dangerous heat – how they can protect themselves

Farming is central to life in Zambia, with about 60% of the country’s labour force relying on rain-fed agriculture for their livelihood or income. Seasonal rains shape planting and harvesting, and temperatures can rise to 40°C. On small farms, men generally manage livestock such as cattle and cash crops like…

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Angola’s Lobito Corridor is being revived – but who stands to gain?

The Lobito Corridor is a massive infrastructure axis linking Angola’s shore on the west of Africa to the mineral-rich interior. Built in the first three decades of the 1900s to export cheap commodities to colonial Portugal, it later fell into disrepair. Its main railway was rebuilt during Angola’s post-war reconstruction.…

Radio France Internationale

The year ahead for African democracy: who is going to the polls in 2026?

After a tense general election in Uganda last week, presidential elections are set to follow in the Democratic Republic of Congo in March then in Benin and Djibouti in April. With elections also due this year in Libya, Zambia, Ethiopia, Gambia and South Sudan, could the African continent see a…

The Conversation

Human-wildlife conflict in Zimbabwe is a crisis: who is in danger, where and why?

In the fishing villages along Lake Kariba in northern Zimbabwe, near the border with Zambia, everyday routines that should be ordinary – like collecting water, walking to the fields or casting a fishing net – now carry a quiet, ever-present fear. A new national analysis shows that human-wildlife conflict in…

Radio France Internationale

Hakimi returns as Morocco stroll into last 16 at Africa Cup of Nations

Achraf Hakimi entered the Cup of Nations fray on Monday night, as Morocco cruised into the last 16 with a 3-0 win over Zambia.

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Coventry 0-2 Ipswich, Middlesbrough 0-1 Hull and more: Football League – as it happened

Impressive away wins for Ipswich and Hull enlivened the Championship promotion race on a busy night

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